{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/apple-iphone-15-vs-vivo-x500-ultra/",
    "generated": "2026-09-13T15:16:55+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Apple iPhone 15 vs Vivo X500 Ultra",
    "answer": "The Apple iPhone 15 and the Vivo X500 Ultra finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Apple iPhone 15 leads on performance. The Apple iPhone 15 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 319,999 against PKR 364,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Apple iPhone 15",
            "slug": "apple-iphone-15",
            "brand": "Apple",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/apple/apple-iphone-15/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-30-2026-11_26_04-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 319999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-02T04:54:36+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 64,
                "camera": 97,
                "battery": 44.1,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 68.8,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 76.6
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 22, 2023",
                    "Dimensions": "147.6 × 71.6 × 7.8 mm",
                    "Weight": "171 g"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.1 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1179 × 2556 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision 60Hz",
                    "Protection": "Ceramic Shield Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Apple A16 Bionic (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Hexa-core 2 × Everest Performance Cores @ 3.46 GHz 4 × Sawtooth Efficiency Cores @ 2.02 GHz",
                    "GPU": "Apple 5-Core GPU",
                    "Operating system": "iOS 17, upgradable to newer iOS versions"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "6GB RAM (LPDDR5)",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB / 512GB",
                    "Card slot": "No microSD card support"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "48MP Main Camera (f/1.6, OIS) 12MP Ultra-Wide Camera (120° FOV) 2x Telephoto zoom through quad-pixel sensor 4K Dolby Vision video recording up to 60fps Cinematic Mode and Action Mode support.",
                    "Selfie camera": "12MP TrueDepth Camera Autofocus support",
                    "Video recording": "4K@24/25/30/60fps 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps HDR recording Dolby Vision HDR Cinematic Mode Action Mode"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Ion battery 3349 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "20W Wired Charging 15W MagSafe Wireless Charging 15W Qi2 Wireless Charging 4.5W Reverse Wired Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Nano-SIM + eSIM (varies by region)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 Dual-band Hotspot support",
                    "Bluetooth": "Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Face ID, accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, compass, barometer.",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Vivo X500 Ultra",
            "slug": "vivo-x500-ultra",
            "brand": "Vivo",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/vivo/vivo-x500-ultra/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-13-2026-10_22_11-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 364999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-09-13T05:26:27+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 15,
                "camera": 100,
                "battery": 100,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 90.5,
                "overall": 77.8
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 30, 2026 (Expected)",
                    "Dimensions": "164.2 x 78.1 x 8.4 mm",
                    "Weight": "235 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68/IP69 Dust/Water Resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.89 Inches",
                    "Resolution": "1440 x 3168 Pixels (~505 PPI)",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 1B Colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 4500 nits (peak) 3000Hz Instant Touch Sampling Rate, 2160Hz PWM Dimming, 99% DCI-P3, 10-bit Color Depth",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 6 Pro",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 850",
                    "Operating system": "Android 17, OriginOS 7"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB / 1TB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "Triple Camera: 200 MP + 200 MP + 200 MP, LED Flash, Laser AF, ZEISS Optics, ZEISS T* Lens Coating, HDR, Panorama, 3D LUT Import",
                    "Selfie camera": "100 MP, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Video recording": "8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60fps, Gyro-EIS, HDR10+"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-ion Si-Ca 7500 mAh, Non-removable",
                    "Wired charging": "120W Fast Charging, 50W Wireless Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM (2 Active)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "v6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Ultrasonic Under-Display Fingerprint Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Infrared Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": null,
        "margin": 1.2,
        "decisive": false,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "apple-iphone-15": 64,
                    "vivo-x500-ultra": 15
                },
                "leader": "apple-iphone-15"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "apple-iphone-15": 97,
                    "vivo-x500-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": "vivo-x500-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "apple-iphone-15": 44.1,
                    "vivo-x500-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": "vivo-x500-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "apple-iphone-15": 100,
                    "vivo-x500-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "apple-iphone-15": 68.8,
                    "vivo-x500-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": "vivo-x500-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "apple-iphone-15": 100,
                    "vivo-x500-ultra": 90.5
                },
                "leader": "apple-iphone-15"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Apple iPhone 15 costs PKR 45,000 less.",
        "Vivo X500 Ultra packs a 4,151 mAh larger battery.",
        "Vivo X500 Ultra charges 100W faster.",
        "Vivo X500 Ultra offers 10 GB more RAM.",
        "Vivo X500 Ultra ships with 512 GB more storage.",
        "Vivo X500 Ultra has a 152 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Apple iPhone 15 or Vivo X500 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Apple iPhone 15 and Vivo X500 Ultra finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Apple iPhone 15 and Vivo X500 Ultra in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Apple iPhone 15 is listed at PKR 319,999 and Vivo X500 Ultra at PKR 364,999. That makes Apple iPhone 15 cheaper by PKR 45,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Apple iPhone 15 or Vivo X500 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Vivo X500 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Apple iPhone 15 uses a 48 MP main sensor against 200 MP on Vivo X500 Ultra, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Apple iPhone 15 or Vivo X500 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Vivo X500 Ultra leads on battery. Apple iPhone 15 carries a 3349 mAh cell and Vivo X500 Ultra a 7500 mAh cell, with 20W and 120W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Apple iPhone 15 or Vivo X500 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Apple iPhone 15 is the stronger gaming phone here. Apple iPhone 15 runs the Apple A16 Bionic (4nm) while Vivo X500 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 6 Pro."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}